Originally an Eastcoaster, I moved to Tahoe almost 10 years ago after deciding that Corporate America was not actually where I planned to use my college education. I visited during the summer and loved the hiking, biking, boating, climbing, and all that this place has to offer.
After staying for the winter, I realized I would never leave. Now, a property manager in Tahoe City for vacation rental properties, I know the ins and out of renting homes in the area and thought I'd try to offer up my own home to travelers coming through.

Staying in Cynthia's comfortable Tahoe cabin was the perfect choice for the second week of our Sierra summer vacation. We backpacked in Yosemite and then headed to Lake Tahoe for a relaxing, quiet, and comfortable week. The well organized compact cabin was just what we needed. Our host was accessible, gave detailed written instructions about all the basics. We slept well, the kitchen was well furnished (we love to cook) and the grill worked fine for us. The cabin is convenient to the North Shore and had we been so inclined to hike more (we were not) there was easy access behind her cabin to hiking trails. We'd love to come again. Thanks Cynthia

* You pay a pretty steep cleaning fee, which alleviates any feelings of responsibility for wiping down counters, and washing the sheets and towels (much like buying unlimited rail passes when visiting a new country)
* The cabin was clean and well furnished
* Beaches and hiking trails are both within walking distance
* It is far enough away that you should not experience an undue amount of traffic in the immediate vicinity
* It's a nice quiet place to recoup -- thumbs up!

Wanted a quick getaway for the 4th of July, and was able to make a last minute booking with Cynthia the night before our arrival.
Great communication and easy instructions for the house made it a very enjoyable stay for my wife and I.
The house was clean, pretty modern. The kitchen was immaculate and the neighborhood is very peaceful.

We really enjoyed the cabin. Cynthia was extremely nice in all our communications. There were a few glitches: we were going to buy steaks to make on the grill, but after following the directions, we could not get the grill to work. The wi-fi didn't work and we had to get detailed instructions from Cynthia after her initial instructions. Our son joined us, and the living room couch would have been more comfortable if the pillows could have been removed--otherwise the couch was very narrow to sleep on. There was only one garbage bag we could find. Overall, though, we were very happy with the cabin--the downstairs especially is roomy and open. It was mostly very quiet, and Cynthia was generous and communicative. The cabin, being a private home, would not be suitable for more than 2 people comfortably, as some vacation homes have pull-out beds or adaptable couches. But it suited our needs beautifully and we would stay again!

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I would highly recommend this property for families or couples looking for a private escape. Cynthia is a fantastic host and her cabin in Tahoe is the perfect home base for a vacation in the Sierras. The house itself is spotless and the beds are super comfortable. There are tons of hiking/biking trails right outside her back door and the lake is just a few minutes down the road. If you are skiing Alpine Meadows, Squaw, Homewood or Northstar, they are all within a 15-20 minute drive. You really couldn't ask for a better location.